Grayish Purple

The color #C6B9C6 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 198, 185, 198 and HSL values of 300°, 10%, 75%.

Color Values for #C6B9C6

Below are the different color format representations for #C6B9C6. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C6B9C6
RGB:
rgb(198,185,198) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,10%,75%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 0%, 22%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C6B9C6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C6B9C6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.6%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 77.6%

Contrast Analysis for #C6B9C6

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C6B9C6

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C6B9C6

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C6B9C6

The complementary color for #C6B9C6 is #B9C6B9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C6B9C6

The analogous colors for #C6B9C6 are #BFB9C6 and #C6B9BF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C6B9C6

The triadic colors for #C6B9C6 are #C6C6B9 and #B9C6C6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C6B9C6

These are the darker variations of #C6B9C6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9E949E and #776F77. This progression shows how #C6B9C6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C6B9C6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1C7D1 and #DDD5DD. This progression shows how #C6B9C6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C6B9C6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C6B9C6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C6B9C6

Companies and brands that incorporate #C6B9C6 in their visual identity.

#C6B9C6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C6B9C6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C6B9C6 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 198, 185, 198 and HSL values of 300°, 10%, 75%.

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